The effect of intravitreal injections on dry eye, and proposed management strategies
Augustinus Laude,1–3 Jimmy WK Lim,1,2 Vishwanath Srinagesh,4 Louis Tong2,5–7 1National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 2Singapore Eye Research Institute, 3Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; 4Krieger Eye Institu...
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| description | Augustinus Laude,1–3 Jimmy WK Lim,1,2 Vishwanath Srinagesh,4 Louis Tong2,5–7 1National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 2Singapore Eye Research Institute, 3Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; 4Krieger Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA; 5Singapore National Eye Centre, 6Duke NUS Medical School, 7Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore Abstract: Intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents has become a commonly used treatment method for a number of ophthalmic conditions, including age-related macular degeneration. Although anti-VEGF therapy has shown promising results for many patients, there are several aspects of its application that have not been thoroughly investigated. One of these is the development and/or escalation of concurrent dry eye syndrome. Many patients undergoing treatment are already predisposed to dry eye disease due to their age and overall ocular health. As dry eye can have a substantial impact on quality of life, it has become increasingly apparent that the clinical signs and symptoms should be closely monitored and aggressively managed. This will allow for the optimization of patient comfort and visual potential. Here, we discuss the reasons why dry eye may develop during the course of repeated ocular anti-VEGF therapy, highlighting the key concerns about current practices and proposing possible solutions to improve the outcome for the patients. Keywords: age-related macular degeneration, povidone–iodine, toxicity, ocular health, chronic ophthalmic treatment |
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| spelling | doaj.art-23e486a9f8e542aba69d8c748c58c0222022-12-21T20:34:51ZengDove Medical PressClinical Ophthalmology1177-54832017-08-01Volume 111491149734257The effect of intravitreal injections on dry eye, and proposed management strategiesLaude ALim JWKSrinagesh VTong LAugustinus Laude,1–3 Jimmy WK Lim,1,2 Vishwanath Srinagesh,4 Louis Tong2,5–7 1National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 2Singapore Eye Research Institute, 3Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; 4Krieger Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD, USA; 5Singapore National Eye Centre, 6Duke NUS Medical School, 7Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore Abstract: Intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents has become a commonly used treatment method for a number of ophthalmic conditions, including age-related macular degeneration. Although anti-VEGF therapy has shown promising results for many patients, there are several aspects of its application that have not been thoroughly investigated. One of these is the development and/or escalation of concurrent dry eye syndrome. Many patients undergoing treatment are already predisposed to dry eye disease due to their age and overall ocular health. As dry eye can have a substantial impact on quality of life, it has become increasingly apparent that the clinical signs and symptoms should be closely monitored and aggressively managed. This will allow for the optimization of patient comfort and visual potential. Here, we discuss the reasons why dry eye may develop during the course of repeated ocular anti-VEGF therapy, highlighting the key concerns about current practices and proposing possible solutions to improve the outcome for the patients. Keywords: age-related macular degeneration, povidone–iodine, toxicity, ocular health, chronic ophthalmic treatmenthttps://www.dovepress.com/the-effect-of-intravitreal-injections-on-dry-eye-and-proposed-manageme-peer-reviewed-article-OPTHAge-related macular degeneration (AMD)povidone-iodinetoxicityocular healthchronic ophthalmic treatment |
| spellingShingle | Laude A Lim JWK Srinagesh V Tong L The effect of intravitreal injections on dry eye, and proposed management strategies Clinical Ophthalmology Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) povidone-iodine toxicity ocular health chronic ophthalmic treatment |
| title | The effect of intravitreal injections on dry eye, and proposed management strategies |
| title_full | The effect of intravitreal injections on dry eye, and proposed management strategies |
| title_fullStr | The effect of intravitreal injections on dry eye, and proposed management strategies |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of intravitreal injections on dry eye, and proposed management strategies |
| title_short | The effect of intravitreal injections on dry eye, and proposed management strategies |
| title_sort | effect of intravitreal injections on dry eye and proposed management strategies |
| topic | Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) povidone-iodine toxicity ocular health chronic ophthalmic treatment |
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